Instructor: Mary Dereshiwsky

Mary Dereshiwsky
Biography: Mary Dereshiwsky is an expert in online teaching and creator of the online teaching technique "continuous engagement." She is a professor at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she teaches graduate courses online. She has taught other instructors how to teach online for more than five years.

Classes by this instructor


Action Research
Action research is a form of investigation designed to attempt to solve problems and improve professional practices by using systematic observations and data collection. Discover the features of action research and how to use the information it provides. This course is included in the Statistics for Decision-Making course.
June 3-28, 2024, Online Only
Advanced Teaching Online
There are tremendous opportunities for teaching online. Discover how to plan, develop and teach an online course. Learn how to create online audio lectures with slide shows, and find out how self-quizzes enhance learning. This class is included in the Certificate in Online Teaching course.
June 3-28, 2024, Online Only
Certificate in Data Analysis
Data analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Introduction to Data Analysis, Intermediate Data Analysis, and Advanced Data Analysis.

June 3, 2024 to August 30, 2024, Online Only
Certificate in Online Teaching
Whether you are new to teaching online or already doing it, this program will give you the fundamentals of teaching online as well as the most advanced tips and techniques in the business. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Advanced Teaching Online, Designing Online Instruction, and Fostering Online Discussion.
June 3, 2024 to August 30, 2024, Online Only
Evaluation Research
Evaluation research can give you and your organization a systematic assessment of the value of resources and time you commit to a project, product, or specific goal. It can determine whether or not a process has achieved a goal or yielded the desired results. This course is included in the Statistics for Decision-Making course.
May 6-31, 2024, Online Only